SMDP Alumni Networking Event 2026

The SMDP Alumni Networking Event brings together SMDP alumni, mentors and program leaders for an afternoon of connection, professional development and conversation about the future of the SMDP alumni community.

The program provides opportunities for alumni from across cohorts and industries to reconnect, build new professional relationships and engage with the growing SMDP Alumni Chapters. The event includes facilitated networking activities, an Alumni Town Hall featuring the SMDP Alumni Steering Committee, and a professional development session focused on navigating career transitions.

This year's professional development session, “What to Do When You Level Out: Navigating Career Transitions,” will explore how professionals can recognize when they are ready for change, consider new directions and make thoughtful decisions about the next stage of their careers.

The event will also provide an opportunity to hear updates on SMDP alumni initiatives, share feedback and help shape how the alumni community continues to develop.